Create PRO Reels, TikToks & Shorts Fast in Final Cut Pro

Nick Kendall β€’ September 20, 2024
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πŸŸ£πŸŸ’πŸŽ™οΈ Accelerate your workflow with Riverside today for free and get 20% off any paid plan with the code "NICK20": https://creators.riverside.fm/Nick 🎬 Get my FREE Final Cut Pro Cheat Sheet and edit like a pro in no time. Download now at https://learn.nickkendall.com.au/fcpshortcuts πŸš€ Want to master editing from start to finish? Check out my Final Cut Fast-Track Formula course β†’ https://shm.to/CDu78Xq 🎁 Grab my free cinematic LUT to give your footage a clean, pro-level look β†’ https://shm.to/downloadlut Learn how to create professional-quality Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts fast using Final Cut Pro in this easy-to-follow tutorial! We'll show you the best techniques for editing vertical videos, adding eye-catching transitions, and optimizing your content for mobile platforms to boost engagement. Whether you're a content creator, social media manager, or just looking to up your short-form video game, this guide covers everything from quick edits to pro tips for increasing views and reach. Don’t forget to subscribe for more Final Cut Pro tutorials and editing hacks to streamline your workflow! #FinalCutPro #TikToks #YouTubeShorts #Reels #VideoEditing #FCPXTips 00:00 Intro 00:32 Part 1: Setting Up the Project 02:04 Creating The Library 02:30 Keyword Collections 03:20 Create the Timeline 04:14 Part 2: Editing The Content 04:43 Adjusting your Workspace 05:34 Muting Clips 06:14 In & Out Points 07:04 Trim Tool 07:49 Adding Slow Motion 08:54 Cutting Shortcut 09:20 Quick Add Clips 10:57 Reformatting Horizontal Videos 11:32 Using Magic Clips 13:25 Riverside Features 14:22 Part 3: Adding Sound Design 15:31 Adjusting Music Volume 15:48 Color Grading 16:43 Part 4: Looping the Video 17:37 Exporting 18:25 Part 5: Adding Captions 19: 36 5 Hacks To Save Time Resources mentioned in the video: πŸ“š Libraries in Final Cut explained right here: https://youtu.be/VPGCrb4fv9o 🎞️ Free FCP adjustment layer: https://fcpxfullaccess.com/products/free-adjustment-layer-for-final-cut-pro-x

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